How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Online in Australia

You can watch every single match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup online in Australia for free on SBS On Demand. The network provides live and on-demand streaming of all 104 matches, including all Socceroos fixtures, directly through their app and website.

How to Access

Web: Go to the SBS On Demand website.
Mobile & TV Apps: Download the SBS On Demand app from the iOS App Store or Google Play store. It is also available on most Smart TVs (such as Samsung, LG, Android TV) and streaming devices (like Apple TV, Chromecast, and Fire TV).
Account: You will need to create a free account to log in and start streaming.

Why Choose SBS On Demand

100% Free: There are no subscriptions, paywalls, or hidden fees required to watch the tournament.
Full Coverage: Every single game of the 2026 tournament is available live and free.
Replays and Highlights: If a match kicks off early in the morning, you can catch full match replays and extended highlights on the platform at your convenience.

Check out what to expect from the 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage on SBS On Demand:

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is off to a flying start. If you still haven’t figured out where you will be catching all the action, now is the time to assess your options and make your choice. In nations where multiple networks have gained broadcasting rights, there are some free options to avail. In India, DD Sports will be airing some matches for free. Let’s dive into all the options and take a look at how you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup online in the USA, India, Australia, Brazil, Portugal, and the UK.

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Online in the USA

Fox and NBCUniversal have acquired the broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup in the US. Here are all the digital platforms where you can stream the tournament.

Fox One: Fox One is Fox’s official digital streaming platform. For $20 per month, it gives you access to every match in the tournament.
Peacock: Peacock is NBC’s official digital streaming platform. Its programming will be in Spanish. This includes commentary and analysis shows. The Peacock ‘Premium’ plan is priced at $10 per month.
DirecTV: The MySports ‘Base’ package, priced at $50 for 2 months, gives you access to Fox and FS1 channels. This is all you need to watch every match in the tournament.
Sling: The Sling ‘Select’ plan gives you access to Fox and FS1 for $30 per month.
Fubo: The subscription plan to Fubo’s ‘Sports’ pack is priced at $45.99 for the first month. From the second month onwards, the subscription is priced at $55.99.
YouTube TV: YouTube TV’s ‘Sports’ pack is priced lower than its standard subscription at $65. It gives you access to Fox and FS1.
Hulu: Hulu gives you access to Fox and FS1 at $90 per month. Spanish programming via Universo costs a premium of $4.99. Telemundo costs an extra $11.99.

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Online in India

ZEE Entertainment has been awarded the broadcasting rights for the FIFA WC in India. The tournament will be aired across 4 TV channels – Unite8 Sports 1/HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/HD (English). Additionally, DD Sports will broadcast selected games for free, including the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. If you want to watch the tournament online, your options are limited to the Zee5 app.

Zee5: FIFA WC Plan is priced at Rs 799 for 3 months. Access is limited to 1 device. There is no option for a monthly plan. The annual subscription costs Rs 1,699.

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Online in Australia

All FIFA WC matches will be broadcast on SBS and SBS Viceland. The network’s digital platform, SBS On Demand, will handle the online streaming duties.

SBS On Demand: Free coverage. You only need to create an account on the platform.

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Online in Brazil

Grupo Globo has acquired the TV broadcasting rights for the FIFA WC in Brazil. However, you can catch selected matches for free on YouTube via CazéTV’s channel.

Globoplay: Free access to all matches. Requires creating an account.
CazéTV on YouTube: Free access to selected matches, including all of Brazil’s games.

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Online in Portugal

Portugal has multiple online broadcasters for the FIFA WC. Here’s a quick breakdown.

LiveModeTV on YouTube: LiveModeTV will broadcast 34 matches for free on YouTube. This includes all of Portugal’s matches, one free match per day, and the final.
Sport TV: You can catch all of the matches online on Sport TV. Prices start at EUR 20.99 per month.

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Online in the UK

In the UK, the FIFA WC coverage is split between the BBC and ITV. The BBC will broadcast 54 matches on TV, but the entire tournament can be streamed across its digital platforms. Here’s a quick breakdown.

BBC iPlayer: Free.
ITVX: Free, with ads. Premium plan costs £5.99 per month.